I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis in 2014 and since then life has been a rollercoaster. There have been positives as well as negatives. Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) has changed me mentally as well as physically. I was then diagnosed with Osteoarthritis and Fibromyalgia in 2017. Over the years I have found the best help ever was talking to other Spoonies like me so I wanted to share my experiences to help others. Any advice I share are personal experiences. I've never blogged before, this is a place where I can clear my thoughts but hopefully it will help you too.

About

I am a Spoonie, yes that’s right a Spoonie. Its a term used by people with chronic illnesses. I had never heard of the term until I became one in February 2014 when I was diagnosed with a condition called Ankylosing Spondylitis. I suddenly found myself having spiralling into depression, giving up, having to learn how to take control of my life and be strong again, actually, to be stronger. I want to raise awareness not only for the condition but to help people understand the impact it had on our lives and those around us.